General interest

The new rites of passage

Article Abstract:

Gail Sheehy published 'Passages' in 1977, 'New Passages' (1995), 'The Silent Passage' (1998) and 'Understanding Men's Passage' (1998), which refined her insights into midlife and focused on issues specific to women and men. She reflects on the continuing importance of second adulthood, the opportunity for self-assessment and radical change that comes in the 40s and 50s.

Our man in Baghdad

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The Bush Administration has not officially declared support for a ruler for Iraq, if and when Saddam Hussein is out of power; however, there are hawks who would like to see Ahmed Chalabi take charge. Chalabi is a mathematician and banker who attended the University of Chicago. He's also a Washington insider with ties to Donald Rumsfeld aid Richard Perle, among others.

The surreal life

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Surrealistic currents, flowing through the vast media culture are able to transform one's vision, thoughts and the way people see things. Very few artists in Chicago, led by Franklin Rosemont, are keeping surrealism alive as an artistic and political movement.